Councillor hits out at “irresponsible drivers with extremely noisy vehicles”

A councillor has hit out at “irresponsible drivers with extremely noisy vehicles” driving along the Llanbradach bypass.

Llanbradach ward councillor Colin Mann said the issue had been going on since the start of the initial coronavirus lockdown.

Cllr Mann, who leads the Plaid Cymru group on Caerphilly County Borough Council, said: “A small number of irresponsible drivers with extremely noisy vehicles are exceeding both the 70mph speed limit for the road and we believe the 74 decibels noise levels allowed under regulations.

“It is also very likely that these drivers are causing danger to other law-abiding road users by their reckless actions and it is only a matter of time before a serious accident occurs.”

Cllr Mann added: People in Llanbradach will be very grateful when this unacceptable practice is stopped.”

Inspector Gavin Clifton, of Gwent Police, said: “The antisocial use of vehicles is a force-wide priority for Gwent Police. My officers in Caerphilly south are looking into this issue in our area.

“We’re liaising with partners, including the council, to find ways to tackle and solve this problem and, if required, use enforcement action.

“We’ll not tolerate this type of behaviour on our roads and any motorist caught driving their vehicle in an antisocial, dangerous or erratic manner will be prosecuted.”

Inspector Clifton thanked residents who had reported the issue and said: “Your assistance is always welcome in tackling this issue and we would encourage people to report similar incidents to us by calling 101.

“You can also contact the force via social media on Facebook and Twitter and you can report any information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”